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Schoolyard Gardening

Older student helps younger one dig a hole in soil — Students garden together at Soulard School. Photo by Leslie Memula.

Create a Native Plant Garden!

Want to start a native plant garden in your schoolyard? Download A Guide to Native Plant Design (1.18MB).

Created by LREC intern Rachel Fox, this guide includes:

tips on how to get started,
instructions for constructing a raised bed,
garden design templates, and
lists of native plants with their light and water requirements